Shawnee theater group wins 10 NEPTA awards

The Worthington Players, the artistic arm of The Shawnee Institute and whose "home stage" is Shawnee Playhouse, received 10 Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance awards on April 13 at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley.

The Worthington Players, the artistic arm of The Shawnee Institute and whose "home stage" is Shawnee Playhouse, received 10 Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance awards on April 13 at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley.

The awards highlight and honor the best of the best in community theater. The categories mirror those of the Tony Awards, including Best Actor and Actress in a comedy, drama and musical. There are awards for supporting actors, directors and technical work as well. There are awards for Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Musical and Best Overall show of the year.

Worthington award-winners include:

Best Teen Actor: Rodney West as Troy Bolton for "Disney's High School Musical Jr."Best Teen Actress: Alyssa DiTota as Gabriella for "Disney's High School Musical Jr."Best Youth Production: "Disney's High School Musical Jr."Best One Act: "The Messenger" by Paul KodiakBest Original Production: "The Messenger" by Paul KodiakBest Costume Design: Missy Benefield for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"Best Choreographer: Brandon Hanks for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"Best Supporting Actress in a Musical: Kaitie Kaiser as Miss Dorothy for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"Best Lead Actress in a Musical: Liza Grando as Millie Dillmount for "Thoroughly Modern Millie"Best Overall Production: "Thoroughly Modern Millie"

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